Administering a Deceased Estate is no easy task and for many individuals wanting to manage the process themselves, it can be overwhelming.

This course offers the learners the opportunity to gain insight on how to approach the administration process by following the most basic concepts and necessary steps and guidance.

The comprehensive course discusses all the important concepts and steps that relates to all areas of Administration of a Deceased Estates including:

• An overview and interpretation of Wills & Codicils, Massing, Joint Wills, Repudiation & Adiation
• Reporting the Estate
• Appointment of Executor/Representative
• Functions & Duties of Executor/Representative
• Advertising for Debtors & Creditors
• Collecting assets of the Deceased’s business/Interim Maintenance of Spouse & Minors; Guardian’s Fund
• Opening Estate Bank Account
• Calculating Accrual (if applicable)
• Drafting the Estate Account (Liquidation & Distribution Account)
• Claims in terms of Maintenance of Surviving Spouse Act
• Estate Duty Return
• Advertising the Account
• Dealing with Objections
• Pay Estate Debts
• Distributing Assets, Transfer of Immoveable Property Vouchers
• Reconciliation Account
• Master’s Filing Slip

All Included:

• Video presented course
• Downloadable course material
• Certificate of training
• Assessment (optional)
• SAIT Accredited (2 verifiable CPD hours)